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US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Are tariffs actually working for Donald Trump and the US?

Are the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump working, or has the flurry of horse-trading that followed mean things have more or less stayed the same for industries in European countries?

Clarity • 2 hrs

Kirk killing suspect caught, widow vows to carry on fight

The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.

US • 13 Sep

OREM, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 11: A memorial is growing at Timpanogos Regional Hospital on September 11, 2025 in Orem, Utah, where Charlie Kirk was taken yesterday after being shot. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his “American Comeback Tour”

Charlie Kirk killing ignites bitter free speech debate

Southwestern Utah is a beautiful part of the world. Edging towards the Grand Canyon and Arizona beyond, the scenery is spectacular.

Analysis and Comment • 17 hrs

NATO secretary general Mark Rutte stands next to NATO's Supreme Allied Commander at a press conference

NATO to beef up eastern flank following drone incursion

NATO has announced plans to beef up the defence of Europe's eastern flank, two days after Poland shot down drones that had violated its airspace in the first known action of its kind by a member of the Western alliance during Russia's war in Ukraine.

Europe • 12 Sep

A picture taken from a distance shows the damaged building in the compound housing members of Palestinian militant group Hamas's political bureau which was targeted by an Israeli strike in Qatar's capital Doha

Trump to meet Qatari PM days after Israeli attack on Doha

US President Donald Trump plans to meet the Qatari prime minister in New York, a White House official has said, days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.

Middle East • 12 Sep

Moment Charlie Kirk suspended gunman flees scene

Watch: Moment suspected Charlie Kirk gunman flees scene

A new video released by the FBI has shown the alleged shooter in Charlie Kirk's murder running across the roof of a school building, and eventually going into the wooded area near the university, where officials found the gun.

US • 12 Sep

A coast guard boat of the Venezuelan Navy patrols along the Caribbean coast

Was US strike on Venezuelan boat murder on the high seas?

The US military bombed a boat in international waters killing all 11 people on board. The US said it was a warning to drug-runners. Venezuela called it murder. As tensions rise, what does it mean for the region?

Analysis and Comment • 13 Sep

Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has issued a letter to NATO nations, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and impose major sanctions on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

World • 20 hrs

Brendan Boyle seen in deep thought in congress

Kirk murder and Harris threats show 'no country immune'

The murder of US activist Charlie Kirk and threats to Tánaiste Simon Harris show no country is immune to political attacks, US Congressman Brendan Boyle has warned.

Ireland • 12 Sep

UK sacks Mandelson as US ambassador over Epstein links

The UK has sacked Peter Mandelson as its ambassador to the US over his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, its foreign ministry has said.

UK • 12 Sep

Deported Irish citizen 'treated like vermin' - husband

The husband of an Irish citizen who is facing deportation in the US says the whole situation is "just crazy and insane", and that it is "unreal that someone can be treated like vermin for a petty crime that was committed ten years ago".

US • 11 Sep

A saltwater crocodile with its jaws open

Queensland State investigating crocodile wrestling videos

Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the "extremely dangerous and illegal" activity.

World • 11 Sep

Supporters gather outside of Timpanogos Regional Hospital to mourn Charlie Kirk who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University

Void in MAGA movement after leading light Kirk shot dead

A generation of young Americans is left to process what has happened to one of their big political figures after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah, writes Sean Whelan

Analysis and Comment • 11 Sep

Two images show a man in dark clothes, dark glasses and a baseball cap

Images released of 'person of interest' in Kirk shooting

The FBI has released photos of someone who they have described as a "person of interest" in the shooting of influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

World • 11 Sep

Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump pictured in Washington DC in March 2018

Charlie Kirk played influential role in Trump reelection

US right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, who has died at the age of 31, was part of a constellation of influencers who helped amplify Republican President Donald Trump's agenda.

US • 11 Sep

Charlie Kirk appears at Utah Valley University before being shot dead

Charlie Kirk fatally shot at 31: what we know so far

Charlie Kirk, 31, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event in the western US state of Utah. This is what we know.

US • 11 Sep

Portrait of American financier Jeffrey Epstein (left) and real estate developer Donald Trump as they pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate, Palm Beach, Florida, 1997. (Photo by Davidoff Studios/Getty Images)

Trump denies he signed note on Epstein 'birthday book'

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his denial that he had authored a lewd birthday note to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after the alleged letter was released to the public a day earlier.

US • 10 Sep

NASA's robotic rover on Mars is seen on the ground on the red planet

NASA finds potential ancient life sign in Martian rocks

A sample obtained by NASA's Perseverance rover of rock formed billions of years ago from sediment on the bottom of a lake contains potential signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, according to scientists, though the minerals spotted in the sample also can form through nonbiological processes.

Science • 10 Sep

Charlie Kirk is pictured at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July 2024

Who was Trump ally and right-wing activist Charlie Kirk?

Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting at a US university, was a right-wing US activist, commentator and ally of President Donald Trump.

US • 10 Sep

A picture taken from a distance shows the damaged building (L) in the compound housing members of Palestinian militant group Hamas's

Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack

Israel has said that its enemies they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar - a US ally - drew a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump.

Middle East • 10 Sep

US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet and administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, arrive for dinner at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, DC

Watch: Trump jeered at by protesters in DC restaurant

Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant.

US • 10 Sep

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 15: CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk dead after shooting

US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk has died following a shooting at an event at Utah Valley University.

US • 11 Sep

Epstein 'birthday book' with alleged Trump note released

Democrats in the US House of Representatives made public a birthday letter President Donald Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago, though the White House quickly denied its authenticity

US • 09 Sep

A drone strike leaves a large hole in a wall of an apartment block

Ukraine 'just the start' of Putin's conquest plans - Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin's "imperialist plan wouldn't end with the conquest of Ukraine but would rather be just the start".

Ukraine • 08 Sep

Lady Gaga at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga named artist of the year at MTV's VMAs

Lady Gaga was named artist of the year as she collected four awards at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

Music • 08 Sep